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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-14
Startled BY an Explosion.

CHICAGO, Jan. 11.-Just previous TO the
close of change, this afternoon, loud
explosion startled the members on the
floor, one Of whom was scratched by
piece OF iron weighing 10 pounds, which
crashed through the window. The explo-
sion occurred in the telegraph wire con-
duit, owing to the ignition of accumu-
lated gas by match in the hands Of
line man.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-14
JOurneyman Bakers in Council.

CHICAGO, Jan. 1.-THE annual conven-
tion of the Journeyman bakers national
union begun here to-day, but SO far only
routine matters have been considered.
Twenty-ssven delegates are present rep
resenting twenty of the principal cities
in the United States.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-14
THE PEwAUKEE DISASTER
The Verdict of the Coroner's Jury.

fswAUKEs, Jan. 1.-THE coroner's
jury, which investigated the re cent collis.
ion between a railway train and sleigh,
at this place, by which Otto Anderson,
Charles Anderson and Bert O'Conuell
lost their lives, brought in a verdict of
carelessness on the part of the occupants
OF the sleigh. The jury while they did
not blame Armour i Co., or the railway
company, were of the opinion that a
hagman ought to have been stationed at
the crossing. The general feeling is that
freight engine which was standing
few feet from the crossing, and blowing
steam across the main track. was instru-
mental in causing the accident.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-14
Milwaukee Market,

MILWAUKEE, Jan. IL - Wheat-Dull; IN
for seller cash; rs for seller February; S44 for
seller May. Corn-Stropg; No. ,, 36I4 Oats
Dull; No. ?, 26la- Rys- Streng; No. /, 5S4
Barley-Steady; No. ., 80 Provisions Lower;
Pork-ll SIS for seller january II IS for seller
February.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-14
WHERE THE BLAME LAY.
The Deaths of the Pewaukee Ice Men
Caused by their Own Carelessness.
The Circuit Court Ready to Proceed
with the Trial of Brakeman Wells.
A Brakeman Crushed to Death Between
the Bumpers at Portage.

Ex-6os' Jas 7, Lewis Stricken With Pa rally
sis.
MrLwAuKEE, Jan. IA Columbus, Wis,
dispatch says that ex-Gsv. JAS. L. Lewis
was stricken witA..psralysisto-day, ,one side
being completely disabled. He is not ex-
pectsd to recover.
Ex-Governor Lewis filed the guherns-
torisl chair from Jan. 4, 1864, to Jan. /,
1866. He was lieutenant governor from
] an. :, 1854, TO Jan. Z, 1856, and secretary
of state from Jan, {, 1862, to Jan. 1,
1864.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-14

THE nominations of J. A. Borden and
J. Z. Jones, for postmasters at Superior
and Portage respectively, were confirmed
BY the senate Tuesday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-14
Both Houses of the Kansas Legislature Con-
Nenel

TOPEKA, kas, Jan. 1l.-Both houses of
the legislature convened about noon to.
day. Lieut.-Gov. Riddle presided over
the senate and the house temporarily
organized by electing G. W. McCannon
temporary chairman
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-14
4 New Hampshire Town scorehed.

SUsoooK, n. h, Jan. 11.-Firs vas dis
covered this morning in tbs opera house
block. The hydrants we're frozen. delay
ing the hremsn- The block, which vas of
brick, four stories high, and hotel ad-
joining, three stories high, we're destroy
cd. Loss, $4,000 10 100000.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-14
The Illinois State Grange in Session,

BLOOMINGTON, H., Jan. 1.-THE state
grange of Illinois is in annual session
here, State Master Gil'ett, of Greene
county, presiding. From 175 to $50 dele
gates and many visitors are present. The
meeting will continue three davs.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-14

A single fact Il worth ship load OF
argument. This may veil be applied to
St. Jacobs Oh, which is more eMcaeio-s
than all other iniments. Mr.. John Gregg,
q we'll known citizen Of WatsonviIle, Cal
ifornis, found 1t to be indispensable o
japanese teapots, being q square OF
copper with bamboo handles, are TO be
the thing at 8 O'Clock teas.
An ounce of discretion il better than q
pound of knowledge. Why not spend
twenty-five cents for q bottle of Red
Star Cough Cure, and save q large doc
tors bilf
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-14
Fire at Broekton. Ma.saehuset. 8

BDocKTos. Mass, Jan. IA J. Breck's
shoe factory was burned this morning.
Loss, from 10000 TO $4,000 on the
building, 10000 on machinery, $4,000
on fixtures and 10000 ON stock. In
eurauce 465J0OO.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-14

States Attorney in charge of this matter:
J. V. Surething, from April IL, 1882, to
$1,44O,95; ]. c. Thompson, sss2,so; E. NJ.
wadsworth, $2,55.15; d. H. Read, $751;
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-14

JoooB SHARPE who was indicted for
bribing aldermen to pass the Broadway
denied change of venue Monday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-14
Far an Jpter-Oceanie Canal.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-The senate, in
secret session, passed the resolution ad
vising the presidsnt TO enter into negotia
tions with Nicaragua. for concessions for
an inter-oceanic canal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-14

Gov. ToE..zs, of Sonora. Mexico, is dan
gerously i'll with small poI, the epidemic
being very general and fatal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-14

Mr.. OATES, of Alabama, has introduced
bill making ten years residence OF
aliens prerequisite of naturalization.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-14
Chicago Market.

CBIcAso, Jan. 11.-Fiour-Dull and quiet
and nominaly unchanged. wheat-Ruled easy,
with firm opening, aud closed about s4c under
yesterday; 7734 for seller cash; rs for seller Feb
ruary; 81 for seller May. Corr-Qsiet most of
tie session, with an easier feeling, and closing
&c under yesterday; 36 for seller cash; s6lS for
seller March; Al for seller May. Oats-Dul and
slow, with slightly easier market; 26y4 for sell
Ter cash.; 80 for seller May. nye-Quiet at So.
Barey-Quiet at 511aG5i. Prime Timothy 81
1.s7. Flax seed-t05. Wh'sky-1.1S. Pork
Active and unsettled; opened weak, followed by
drop in prices OF soGs5c. and finally closed
tame at inside figures; 11.T2Is for seller cash;
1885 for seller March; 1905 for seller May.
Lard-Modsrately active, qniet and 7lS1l0c low.
er; 3aIS for seller cash; 6 401S4214 for seller
MarcQ; 6. 55 for seller May. Short ribs, 595
shoulders, 4S53490; short clear, 6.40I6. so.
Butter-Steady; creamery, 22G314; dairy, IN
Q26. Cheese-Steady; full cream chedders, 1214
012Ia; flats. 12112Is: young Americas, 12IS013;
SKINS sG1219. Eggs-l14Gs0. Hides and tallow
Unchanged.
F1our-Receipts, "a, 900; shipments II, 900.
Wheat-Recsipts, 54 900; shipments, 5000.
Corn-Receipts, 1000; shipments, $4,000
Oats-Recelpts, 122, 900; shipments, $4,000
Rye-Receipts, 3,0Oo shipments 5000.
Barley-Receipts. 40, coo: shipments. 10000.
CHICAGO. Jan. 1.-THE Droysrs' journal
ports: Cattle-Recepts, 5000; Quiet, but steady;
shipping steers, 36o15 90; stockers and feeders,
2.5003 90; cows, bulls and mixed. LOG J.40;
bulk, 2.s50275; Texas cattle, . 4093.40. Hogs
Receipts, 81 900; weak closing 50lc lower; rough
and mixed 4.Oo946o; packing and shipping,
4.4o94 90; light a.soG4SO; skips, 2. .7OQ3 60
Sheep-Recepts, 1000; slow and 1o020c lower
natives, 3OoG5 so, western, 2.T514 so; Texan,
2. 2.2514OO; lambs, 4.5o05 %. One car extra
lambs at 600.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-14
THE LEGISLATURES.
John NJ. Hewe;t Elected Speake,

LrrrLE Rock, Jan. 1.-THE state house
of representatives organized to-day by
electing John Nj. Hewett, of Lee county,
speaker.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-14
sad Fate Of 4 Brakeman.

PORTAGE, Wis, Jan. 1l.-while coupling
a locomotive to a passenger train in the
Chicago, Milwaukee / ST. Paul yard in
this city, this morning, Curt A. Gore was
caught between the bumpers and squeezed
to death, The deceased was hrakiug on
the northern division passenger train
that runs between Portage and Horizon.
Win Fill His Murdered Fathers ositlou.
OSHKOSH, Jan, 1l.-Frank c. Haddock,
son of the Rev. q. c. Haddock, who WAS
murdered at Sioux City, Ia, several
months ago, has accepted call To preach
in the Congregational church at Bageley,
Ia. MIR. Hsddock is an attorney by pro
fession. He practiced law in Milwaukee
number of years, then came TO this city
year ago, and became editorial writer
on city paper. He has lately been en-,
gagged in writing biography OF his
father. His announced intention of en-
tering the ministry is a surprise to his
fri
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-14
The Only Way to Conquer Dyspepsia.

1t is perfectly preposterous to introduce pepsin
and other artificial solvents into the stomach, in
the expectation that they win assist digestion by
acting on the food itself. They will not Nor is
it possible thus to overcome dyspepsia The only
war to conquer that disorder, and prevent the
numerous dtscases and disabilities which II ass1r
edly provokes. is to renew the activity OF gastric
action by strenSt hening the stomach Eostetters
stomach Bitters eradicates the most inveterate
forms OF indigestion By restoring vitality to the
aliInentary orSans and those which are tributary
TO them. TIE liver the bowels. the kidneys and
the nerves no less than the stomach, experience
the inviSorative effects of that standard tonic,
enhance its beneficial iu3ue1ce, and give per-
manence TO its effects which they would not 9TH
erwise possess
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-14

john ROACH, the well known ship build
er, died at O'Clock Monday morning az
his residence in Fifth avenue, city of
New York.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-14

TIE nominations of NJ. ]. Briggs to be
postmaster at Dodgeville and Geo. Nc
Allen to be postmaster at Sturgeon Bay
were sent to the senate Tuesday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-14

There is talk of building q new state
prIson in New York. Sullivan county is
mentioned as = suitable location.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-14

R. A. Peters says that in 5000. 900 years
not drop of water will remain on the
surface of the earth
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-14

Tux manner in which sago is extracted
from the palms in the Malay region of
Asia, is thus described by. Mr.. W. Watson,
of the Kew Gardens: "The ssgo is ob-
tanned by splitting the trunks of the full
grown trees and extracting the soft
pulpy interior, which is then thrown into
water. The s'srch which comes away
with the water when it is drawn OF, is
then allowed to settle, and afterwards
washed several times to purify it and
form sago. tree fifteen years old i.
said to yield from si, to eight hundred
pounds sago. Pearl sago is made by
soaking the flour and allowing it to bake;
it is then broken into pieces, sifted, and
relied about in bags before it becomes
quite dry, and again baked till it assumes
the granulated appearance it has in our
shops" In the language of the Pspuans
itmeans bread.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-14

S<na,e-Among the communications
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-14

CHARLES BEADLAUGH the great English
radical, prints in the North American
Review a powerful article entitled $50
cialism Exposed" in which he handl es
that heresy without gloves. He shows
where the system is weak, mischievous
aud dangerous. Advanced thinkers who
have been in the habit of quoting Mr..
Bradiaugh so freely the past fifteen or
twenty years, should not fail TO read this,
and any citizen will greatly profit in do
ing 80, whether of radical or conservative
mind.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-01-14

ENGLAND has become alarmed Mt the
proposed visit of the Gate City guards
of Atlanta, and doesn't propose to have
captain liz nm Irishman. Self preserva-
tiOn is the first law of nature, and it
would be narrowing and appalling
spectacle-that of a picnic company of
American militia going through their
little drills right in Britain's capital re
sponsive to broad irish accent in com
mand. Englands example will doubtless
set the long roll sounding throughout
Europe and the on the whole the guard.
had better stay at home.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1887-03-16
TEXAS PROHIBITION.
A Governor with Back bone.

Governor Ross of Texas in his
annual message to the Legislature,
referring to the prohibitory amend
ment, said:
"There are many conscientious,
honest advocates of prohibition as
remedy for the admitted evils of
intemperance in our State, who
believe that this is one of the great
political questions which should
be decided by an appeal to the
ballot box while there are others
equally conscientious and patriotic
who do not believe that real tenn
perance can be decreed, created, or
produced by any process under the
operation of prohibition enact
ments. In considering this ques-
ton it is proper we should bear in
mind that in our country the peo-
pie are recognized as the origin
and seat of political power, and
that constitutions flow from them
instead of being concessions to
them, being simply rule of action
defined by themselves for them
selves. 1 therefore suggest to your
honorable bodies the propriety of
So Emitting for public consideration
such an amendment of this charac-
ter as you, in your wisdom, may
conclude is demanded by the will
of the people,
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1887-03-16
Brother Wilding takes a Shout.
Hear the Hallelujah's Coming back
from the West.
MONMOUTH ILL,
Mar. s, 'S7 (

Mar. 8, 'S7
DEAR FREEMAN:
My heart was made to leap for
joy at the good news from the
dear old Hill State. I sprang to
my feet and uttered few resonant
Methodist hallelujahs. My fingers
itched to be at the work there once
more. And then the way it was
brought about was, as the girls
say lust too good tor anything"
1t was so rich to get those saloon
members of the Senate into such
CHEEKY Prohibition corner and
jab them just a wee bit. They
know now how we used to feel.
The State should be thoroughly
canvassed. Every county should
be we'll organized. Speaking
should be arranged for in every
church and school house and hall
in the State. At least 5000 copies
of the freeman" should be circu-
lated weekly. Give the people the
light; kindle the enthusiasm stir
things, and the majority will be
immense.
l thank you ard the good peo-
pie for an invitation to return and
help redeem my dear little home
State. should greatly enjoy the
work and possibly l might do
some good, and yet / fear my re-
turn is not at all practicable.
Please bear my kindliest regards
to the brethren and sisters in the
good work, and be assured 1 shall
watch the progress of the cam.
paign with deepest interest.
Yours truly,
GEO. G. WELDING.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1887-03-16
News of the w eek.

j. Randolph Tucker, of Virginia,
has declined the mission to Turkey.
A title to $4,000 acres of land in
Texas has been secured by Ameri-
cans.
Mrs. Hetty Green, of New York,
is the richest woman in America.
Her fortune is estimated at $685.
0C0,
Obediah Wheelock, an old Phil
adelphia bachelor worth 100000,
hung himself because he wasn't
we'll.
Congress has created an execu-
tive department, to be known as
the Department of Agriculture and
Labor, with Secretary and Assist
ant Secretary.
The Office of the G. C. and s. F..
Railroad at Coleman, Tex. was rob-
bed recently of about $4,000 by
masked men, who "held up" the
express messenger.
James M. Trotter, the nav color
ed Recorder of Deeds at Washing
ton, used to brush coats and shine
shoes at the barber shop of the old
Gait House in Louisville.
1t is stated that Rev. Matthew
G. Julien, pastor of the Trinitarian
Church of New Bedford, Mass, will
receive a call from the Plymouth
Church to succeed Mr.. Beecher.
Congress failed to pass the de.
pendent Pension Bill over the
Presidents veto.
Secretary Manning has resigned
his place in the Presidents Cabi-
net, to take fleet April l.
Harvard College has received a
bequest of $4,000 to be devoted
to special astronomical investiga-
tions.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1887-03-16

CIarksburg Going Dry.
DEAR FREEMAN:

DEAR FREEMAN:
You have doubtless seen the
statement frequently made in the
Neaos, that we have prohibition in
Clarksburg that does not prohibit.
The truth is there had been but
little effort made to execute the
laws. 1t is we'll known that the
city authorities for the last two
years have been in sympathy with
the liquor traffic. Since W. f.
Richards was elected mayor, things
are very different. The following
are the official figures of what he
has done in two weeks, after he
had gotten matters into his hand.
Eight persons who were selling
unlawfully have quit the business ;
three others have agreed to quit
and another is preparing to leave
the town. A few others are sell
ing very guardedly and secretly.
Drunken men on the street are
becoming scarce and the order in
the town is much improved. All
the result OF rigid enforcement Of
the law.
The present mayor is not only
hard on the illegal liquor traffic
but is equally vigorous in prosecu-
ting all other crimes. He has
broken up disreputable house,
and put the offenders in Jail. II
the good people will etand by him
he will soon bring order out of
chaos, and purge the town from
these vile nuisances. If you see
the statement anywhere that "The
present administration is driving
the business men from our town."
you may know that they are
saloon keepers.
CITIZEN.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1887-03-16
Along the Prohibition Lines.

Of JIG graduates OF Delaware
college, Delaware Ohio, 81 are Pro-
hibitionists.
It is stated that there are now
one hundred and thirty Prohibi-
ton papers in the United States.
There ia a parish in Louisiana
where Prohibition is enforced, and
they use the Jail for storing corn.
Texas will vote on a prohibition
amendment on the first Tuesday of
August, 20 the state Senate has
decided.
A number of incendiary fires in
Sioux City, Iowa, are attributed to
the bitter fight between the liquor
dealers and Prohibitionists.
There are 10000 Jews in New
York City, and none of them keep
a saloon. Can any other people
show such a record as this?
Mr.. Moody says that intemper-
ance is ten times worse in Chicago
than when he was there ten years
age.
The Legislature of Minnesota has,
passed a high license law requir-
ing Hquor-sellers to pay s1,000 in
cities over ten thousand popula-
tion, and $500 in all smaller places
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1887-03-16
Wisconsin Cheer.
Wants the Freeman to Hear How
the Battle Goes.
CLINTON, WISCONSIN,
MAR. 18th 1887.

CLINTON, WISCONSIN,
MAR. 18th 1887.
ED. FREEMAN.
! note through the Voice and
Union Signal the gallant and sue
cessful fight for the Submission
of Prohibition Amendment in
your State, and / want your paper
to keep me posted as the battle
progresses. Find draft for $3.50
enclosed, for which please put my
name on your list for time it will
pay.
Speed the day of Prohibition en-
forced by Prohibition officials.
Yours truly,
J. f. Clephorn.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1887-03-16
NUMBER IL.


MouNDsvILLE, L. L. Stewart !,
pastoral gracious work has been
in progress here for some time
past, resulting in "a accessions.
BRIDGEPORT CIRcurT.-G. Mar
tin, pastor, reports q meeting of
interest at the coal mines near
Bridgeport, at which 20 professed
conversion, and % united with the
church.
ELIzABETH.-Rev. Van Horn, of
Racine, Ohio, arrived here Wednes-
day evening, for the purpose of
assisting Rev. Cofer in the pro-
tracted meeting now in session at
the Baptist church, Ei zabeh
Times.
BELINGToN. Rev. r. M. Strick-
Ter closed very interesting meet
ing at Belington last week and
received IL members into his
church (the Baptist) by INNER
zion on that day.-Plaindealer.
CONFERENCE. - The Baltimore
M. e. Conference has just held it's
lO3rd annual session in Baltimore.
The Baltimore Methodist comes
to us full of the interesting pro-
ceedings. We shall publish the
West Virginia appointments next
wsek.
SEMINARY.-A meeting of the,
committee to locate the Conference
Seminary is called for Buckhan-
non April 18th. Grafton will
have to exert herself between now
and that time, as the purpose Of
the meeting is to receive PROPOSE
tions, and If possible determine
the location Graft tom Sentinel.
HUNTINGTON. A great religious
awakening prevails at the Bap-
fist Church, Rev. w. P. Walker
Pastor. Rev. T. G. johnson of
Charleston, has spent several weeks
assisting in the services. The
latest reports put the number of
converts and baptisms at about
40, with the interest growing
wider and deeper.
REV. W. Il. PswELL's APPOINTMENTS.
Rev. w. E. Powell, Of the Jour-
nal and Messenger, and agent for
State and Home Missions, left
Parkersburg yesterday, to ill en-
gagements in the lower end Of the
State, as follows:
Winfield, Tuesday night, March
Is Charleston, March 16 and II;
New River Mission field, March
IS, 10, and 20; Beulah Ann
Church, Monday night, March 81;
Mud River Church, Tuesday night,
March %; Huntington, March %;
Ceredo, March "a Cassville, March
%, at night; Greenbrier, March
26 and 81; at night at Wayne G.
b.. Tuesday night and Wednes-
day night at points on White
Creek.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1887-03-16

If you want first class work in
Buggies, Pbaetons, Carriages, or
anything on wheels at lowest
prices, address
DANIEL FoRDYeE,
Clarksburg, W. Va.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1887-03-16

Hon. Lot M. Morrill,, of Maine ;
"The liquor traffic is the gigantic
crime of crimes"
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1887-03-16

The Governor of Kansas has
signed bill permitting women to
vote in municipal elections.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1887-03-16

Mothers teethinc and frett,1l children need
DIR. Arnold's Soothing and Quieting Cordial.
Druggists, Csc.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1887-03-16
ssSOW the Seed.''

s9- Plant Temperance truths in
family Fields; reap Prohibition har-
ests at the Polls. Scatter The Free
nan.